The CRNA will be responsible to provide safe, efficient and effective delivery and management of anesthesia to patients of all age groups under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. The CRNA will work in collaboration with physicians and independently to provide anesthesia services at Penn Highlands DuBois, while being credentialed to work at other Penn Highlands facilities if needed. Cardiovascular operating room coverage is mandatory for this position.

Essential Functions:•Inserting intravenous catheters and performing arterial puncture for blood gas•Identifying and managing emergency situations including adequacy of recovery, antagonism of muscle relaxants, narcotics, and implementing appropriate management techniques•In OR, assisting in positioning patients, preparing prescribed solutions, and administering local, intravenous, spinal, regional, caudal or other anesthetics in which the practitioner is competent to administer•Inducing and maintaining anesthesia and analgesia during the intra-operative course, and performing supportive life functions, including endotracheal intubation and management of blood or fluid, and electrolyte loss and replacement and maintenance of cardiovascular and respiratory functions •Observing patients while utilizing all current techniques in monitoring•Performing post-anesthetic duties including visits to inpatients, verbally explaining the anesthesia and accurately charting anesthetic records•Additional general duties as assigned

CRNA will excel in functioning independently and in collaboration with others. Candidate must display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations with the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and maintaining concentration on critical tasks. Must be detail oriented and possess a high degree of accuracy.

Requirements:•Current Pennsylvania RN License•Satisfactory completion of training in accredited school of Nurse Anesthesia recognized by the AANA•NBCRNA Certified•ACLS certified or obtain certification within 12 months